The average train between Maryland and Chicago takes 19h 22m and the fastest train takes 18h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Maryland to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Maryland and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Maryland is at 2:50 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 19h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Maryland to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Maryland station and arriving at Chicago station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
Maryland to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Maryland to Chicago train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Book your Maryland to Chicago train tickets online with Maryland Transit, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Amtrak.
The distance between Maryland and Chicago is 937.9 km. The road distance is 1,301 km.
You can take a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Chicago Union Station via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 20h 4m.
